Head of Product Design

At OLX Group, we believe trade can change the world.

Every day, millions of people use our platforms to buy, sell, and connect — making it easier, safer, and smarter to find what they need and create new opportunities. From cars to homes, jobs to everyday essentials, our products are trusted by communities across the globe.

But we’re not just building marketplaces. **We’re building a movement for more sustainable living** — where people can give items a second life, make smarter choices, and unlock value in what they already own. With well-loved consumer brands like OLX, Otomoto, Property24, and more, we’re transforming the way the world trades.

Join OLX Group, and see how far your impact can go.

**The role**:
We’re looking for an **experienced, visionary, and strategic Head of Design** to help us shape the future of our products. This isn’t just a design leadership role — it’s a chance to redefine how millions of people experience trade.

In this pivotal position, you’ll be at the heart of our transformation, turning big ideas into tangible experiences that delight our users and drive business growth. As a key partner to cross-functional leadership, you’ll ensure design is deeply embedded in our strategy, champion the value of human-centered thinking, and lead a talented team toward a shared vision of excellence.

This role demands more than management — it requires **inspiration, bold thinking, and the ability to elevate design as a catalyst for change**.

**What you’ll do**:

- ** Lead the Vision**: Define and drive a compelling design vision that aligns with OLX Group’s global mission, turning strategy into actionable plans that deliver real impact.
- ** Champion Design**: Be the voice for design across the organization, ensuring it has the resources, visibility, and influence it deserves in shaping the future of our products.
- ** Inspire Collaboration**: Build strong, trust-based partnerships with product, engineering, and business leaders to create unified, user-centered solutions.
- ** Elevate Quality**: Raise the bar for design craft and consistency across every touchpoint, ensuring our products deliver experiences people love.
- ** Grow Future Leaders**: Mentor and empower design managers, leads, and team members — fostering a culture of growth, curiosity, and creative excellence.
- ** Streamline Operations**: Oversee design operations to drive efficiency, clarity, and speed, ensuring teams can deliver their best work without friction.

**What success looks like**:

- Design is a **strategic driver**, not just a service — shaping product and business decisions at every level.
- Our platforms deliver **delightful, cohesive, and high-quality user experiences** that reflect our mission and values.
- The design team feels **energized, inspired, and empowered**, with clear priorities and room to innovate.
- ** Collaboration thrives** across design, product, and engineering, accelerating our ability to deliver impactful solutions.
- Our processes, tools, and systems are **streamlined and future-ready**, supporting scalability and creative excellence.

**Who you are**:

- A **proven design leader** with a track record of creating transformative user experiences at scale.
- Skilled at **aligning design with business strategy** and advocating for its value in cross-functional environments.
- A **visionary mentor** who grows and empowers teams, cultivating leaders who can thrive in complexity.
- ** Operationally savvy**, balancing big-picture thinking with the ability to make things happen.
- An **exceptional communicator** who can inspire, align, and influence stakeholders at all levels.

**What we offer**:

- The opportunity to **lead a strategic European Product Design team** within one of the most influential classifieds platforms globally.
- A **high-caliber, international team** with strong collaboration and learning culture.
- Career opportunities across **OLX Group and Prosus**, a global player in online marketplaces
- A fun, informal work environment, smart colleagues, and real room to grow.
- Permanent employment contract with a competitive salary, an annual bonus + benefits
- Training and a conference budget, and free access to Udemy courses

**Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at OLX**

OLX values diversity and welcomes applicants of all races, ethnicities, disabilities, ages, genders, sexual orientations, religions, backgrounds, and experiences to apply. If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet all the requirements - you may be just the right fit for this or other opportunities with us